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I am starting my second camino too in september. What my approach is to take all my lessons learned from the first attempt. Many things went wrong due to lack of focus on what really matters, due to insufficient packing, lack of training. I realised that I started walking 3 years ago with certain expectations and when reality became very different it hit me like concrete, the emotional impact was huge.
This time I trained, got the right tools, made proper precautions, and more importantly I decided to take baby steps. I am gonna rest when I am tired, I have no expectations - I am open whatever has to happen with me on the road.
Wow, Rick, I'm impressed. I knew you were planning this solo adventure, but didn't realize it was your 2nd Camino...figured maybe four or more were under your belt already! I've been on five and don't think I'd choose to do the one you plan...unless going with Laurie!Not resolutions but after our first camino I thought that doing the following would be good. Spend more time learning things and wandering around towns. Speak with the locals more. Eat afternoon menus del dia and less pilgrim meals.
Camino 2 is coming up and it is on a less traveled one, during a less traveled time of year, and solo. I think that is going to help me do the above.
Not resolutions but after our first camino I thought that doing the following would be good. Spend more time learning things and wandering around towns. Speak with the locals more. Eat afternoon menus del dia and less pilgrim meals.
Camino 2 is coming up and it is on a less traveled one, during a less traveled time of year, and solo. I think that is going to help me do the above.
It is Restaurant Week in Boston with special deals and Peg and I went to a tapas and pincho place last evening. It has caused me to reconsider. Instead of walking to San Sebastián after Peg goes home I may just fly there and eat for a month.Wow, Rick, I'm impressed. I knew you were planning this solo adventure, but didn't realize it was your 2nd Camino...figured maybe four or more were under your belt already! I've been on five and don't think I'd choose to do the one you plan...unless going with Laurie!
After all that eating you can "roll" solo on into Santiago...no more walking needed.It is Restaurant Week in Boston with special deals and Peg and I went to a tapas and pincho place last evening. It has caused me to reconsider. Instead of walking to San Sebastián after Peg goes home I may just fly there and eat for a month.
(Not serious)
Me too Panka....I too am walking this September into October and have decided also to slow it down. I realized after my first Camino, that my goal was to get to Santiago...afterwards I realized it was about the journey. Time to be present and take it all in. Buen Camino!I am starting my second camino too in september. What my approach is to take all my lessons learned from the first attempt. Many things went wrong due to lack of focus on what really matters, due to insufficient packing, lack of training. I realised that I started walking 3 years ago with certain expectations and when reality became very different it hit me like concrete, the emotional impact was huge.
This time I trained, got the right tools, made proper precautions, and more importantly I decided to take baby steps. I am gonna rest when I am tired, I have no expectations - I am open whatever has to happen with me on the road.
That’s a great list. Buen Camino.My Resolutions:
1. To consciously reach out to others more this time and hide less behind my introversion.
2. To be more tolerant of other pilgrims that I perceive as rude, not caring, and the snorers.
3. To seek out more church Albergues that have communal meals and services of blessing in the evening.
4. To be more conscious of the scenery and the towns I pass through rather than focusing on just the cafe con leche and the daily destination.
I’m getting ready to walk the Camino Frances for the second time. My first attempt was aborted in León due to health issues. I’ve written a handful of “resolutions” for this Camino. I wonder if anyone else has done this? If so, would you try morning share yours?
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No resolution, I repeated this to myself as I started to walk each morning. "I'm strong, I'm healthy, I'm healthy . . . sure enough!"
I am starting my second camino too in september. What my approach is to take all my lessons learned from the first attempt. Many things went wrong due to lack of focus on what really matters, due to insufficient packing, lack of training. I realised that I started walking 3 years ago with certain expectations and when reality became very different it hit me like concrete, the emotional impact was huge.
This time I trained, got the right tools, made proper precautions, and more importantly I decided to take baby steps. I am gonna rest when I am tired, I have no expectations - I am open whatever has to happen with me on the road.
My Resolutions:
1. To consciously reach out to others more this time and hide less behind my introversion.
2. To be more tolerant of other pilgrims that I perceive as rude, not caring, and the snorers.
3. To seek out more church Albergues that have communal meals and services of blessing in the evening.
4. To be more conscious of the scenery and the towns I pass through rather than focusing on just the cafe con leche and the daily destination.
I am arriving to SJPDP on the 2nd of September and start my walk on the 3rd.Thanks Panka for your reflections! When will you be walking?
Solo? No Peg?Not resolutions but after our first camino I thought that doing the following would be good. Spend more time learning things and wandering around towns. Speak with the locals more. Eat afternoon menus del dia and less pilgrim meals.
Camino 2 is coming up and it is on a less traveled one, during a less traveled time of year, and solo. I think that is going to help me do the above.
On the word "be" let me suggest a look at something Elle recommended to me: Cynthia Bourgeault. Just google her. I don't think this is hijacking the intention of the thread...My resolution is too 'be', no expectations, avoid resistance, only flow in the moment. My purpose is to return to walk the Meseta and listen. All the answers you ever need are another question formulating in the recesses of your mind and eventually you'll 'be' your own 'answer'
I'm doing this one without her although we two will be tourists with a friend for two weeks before the camino. She feels that the distances between lodgings is a bit long for the current state of her hips.Solo? No Peg?
Aw! Anyway, glad to know that you will have some time to enjoy together. Wishing you the best of everything.Doing this without her although we two will be tourists with a friend for two weeks before the camino. The distances between lodgings is a bit long for the current state of her hips.
Ditto to the above.Spend more time learning things and wandering around towns. Speak with the locals more. Eat afternoon menus del dia and less pilgrim meals.
I appreciate the intention @kirkie but having searched Google and her website I'm unable to find where she refers to "be" and why 'me'? Just curious and I prefer too think my thoughts our my own, I've deliberately avoided others writings as prefer not to be influenced in my own journey by others insights and findings, I expect they become spiritual guides or Guru and I prefer to believe 'I am' my own guide and master and the Camino, university of life and hard knocks is my EducationOn the word "be" let me suggest a look at something Elle recommended to me: Cynthia Bourgeault. Just google her. I don't think this is hijacking the intention of the thread...
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